Morocco Hosts Second International Conference On Justice

RABAT, Morocco, Oct 22 (NNN-MAP) – The 2nd International Conference on Justice, kicked off on Monday, in Morocco’s central city of Marrakech, with the presence of more than 800 representatives from nearly 70 countries. Held under the theme “Justice and Investment,” the two-day event is bringing together over 40 justice…

Four Policemen Killed In Daesh Attack At Iraqi Oilfield

BAGHDAD, Oct 22 (NNN-NINA) – Four policemen were killed and five others wounded on Monday, in an attack by Daesh militants, in Iraq’s central province of Salahudin, a police officer said. The attack took place in the evening, when the militants attacked a police force, tasked with protecting Allas oilfield,…

11 Killed In Protests In Chile

SANTIAGO, Oct 22 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Protests over the weekend left 11 people dead, in Chile’s capital Santiago and the Metropolitan area, an official said. “The official death toll we regrettably have, from the past two days is 11: three deaths on Saturday and eight on Sunday,” Santiago Mayor, Karla…

Villagers Told To Avoid Underwater Explosion Areas After Recent Earthquake In Fiji

SUVA, Oct 22 (NNN-PIN) – The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) in Fiji, advised villages living near Mount Washington, on Kadavu Island, to refrain from diving on their fishing grounds and avoid movement near the area, due to underwater explosion. This was after the NDMO received reports that there were…

Bolivia’s Electoral Court To Resume Presidential Ballot Count

LA PAZ, Bolivia, Oct 22 (NNN-PRENSA LATINA) – Bolivia’s Supreme Electoral Tribunal (TSE), said, it will resume counting ballots at midday, following Sunday’s closely-watched general elections. A rapid count late Sunday showed the incumbent, President Evo Morales, won, but not by enough to avoid a runoff on Dec 15. With…

Norway’s PM Visits Baghdad To Boost Ties

BAGHDAD, Oct 22 (NNN-NINA) – The Prime Minister of Norway, Erna Solberg, arrived in the Iraqi capital Baghdad on Monday, to meet with top Iraqi officials over boosting bilateral ties and regional issues. Iraqi Prime Minister, Adel Abdul Mahdi received Solberg in his office, and the two discussed means of…

Rwanda Launches 35-Million-USD Dry Port

KIGALI, Rwanda, Oct 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – Rwandan President, Paul Kagame, officially inaugurated a dry port, Kigali Logistics Platform, Rwanda’s largest inland cargo handling facility, in the capital city of Kigali, as the landlocked country bids to become a regional logistics hub. The platform also hosts a 2,500-square metre bonded warehouse…

Iran Ready For Further Cut Of Nuke Commitments: Spokesman

TEHRAN, Oct 22 (NNN-IRNA) – Iran’s Foreign Ministry, on Monday, announced the country’s readiness for further cut of its commitments, under the 2015 Iranian nuclear agreement. Iran’s Foreign Ministry Spokesman, Abbas Mousavi, said, “We hope parties to the nuclear deal take special measures (to protect Iran’s interests) pertaining to the…

Afghan Combat Unit Starts Operation For TAPI Project

LASHKAR GAH, Afghanistan, Oct 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – A special combat unit of Afghan security forces, started operation to stabilise Afghanistan’s war-ravaged provinces, involving a major gas pipeline project, an official said, Monday. Construction work of the Turkmenistan-Afghanistan-Pakistan-India (TAPI) pipeline project, in Afghan territory was inaugurated in Feb, 2018. However, less…

Tornado Causes Damage In U.S. State Of Texas

HOUSTON, Texas, Oct 22 (NNN-XINHUA) – A tornado, on Sunday night, swiped the Dallas region, in northeastern Texas, causing damage to multiple buildings and knocking out power to thousands of people. Authorities have not confirmed any injuries yet. Dallas police tweeted that, officers were going door to door in some…